THE EMPTY SPACE

THE EMPTY SPACE Established in 2003, The Empty Space is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts theatre and art gallery. Advanced reservations can be made online.
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The Empty Space's mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft. We want to encourage every member of the community to

experience and enjoy live theater, regardless of his or her financial situation, so all of our unsold seats at the time of performance become pay-what-you-can admissions. By becoming a fan of The Empty Space you will only be notified of shows and events. For even more information please visit The Empty Space website at www.esonline.org

Thank you for helping us continue to set theater free!

05/29/2026

We’re getting ready for week two of 13 THE MUSICAL! We hope you’ll join us for a night of Y2K nostalgia, chock-full of hilarious throwbacks, wrapped in a beautiful score by Jason Robert Brown, and tied neatly in a neon leopard print bow. 🎀

Directed and choreographed by Nick Ono, and featuring a cast of incredible young performers ages 12-18, you don’t want to miss it! 💖🍭🤖✨

NO WAY! Tickets for this Saturday's performance of 13 THE MUSICAL are only $13! That's hot. Tell your Top 8 and head ove...
05/27/2026

NO WAY! Tickets for this Saturday's performance of 13 THE MUSICAL are only $13! That's hot. Tell your Top 8 and head over to www.esonline.org to grab a seat to the show that everyone's saying is bomb dot com ask yo mom. Laterz.✌

I just heard that she said she saw he just told me IT’S OPENING NIGHT! 🎉 Join us Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunda...
05/22/2026

I just heard that she said she saw he just told me IT’S OPENING NIGHT! 🎉 Join us Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm for 13 THE MUSICAL! 💖💋👽🌈👾💩🤖

We've got your first (killer) look at 13 THE MUSICAL, opening tomorrow night at The Empty Space! 👀Tickets are on sale no...
05/21/2026

We've got your first (killer) look at 13 THE MUSICAL, opening tomorrow night at The Empty Space! 👀

Tickets are on sale now so don't miss these incredibly hardworking and talented teens in a show that'll have you rolling your eyes and rolling in the aisles.

🎂 13 THE MUSICAL
📆 May 22, 23, 29, 30, June 4, 5, & 6 @ 7:30pm & May 24 & 31 @ 2pm
🎟️ $25 General Admission; $20 Students/Seniors; $75 VIP Tables
🛜 www.esonline.org
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The best and the worst and the most and the least and the crazy and the scary and we're just about to turn 13. 🔜
05/19/2026

The best and the worst and the most and the least and the crazy and the scary and we're just about to turn 13. 🔜

MEET THE CAST of 👾 13 THE MUSICAL 💋Caleb Kohler as EvanLeslie Bertram as PatriceEthan Sierra as BrettElyssa Walker as Ke...
05/18/2026

MEET THE CAST of 👾 13 THE MUSICAL 💋

Caleb Kohler as Evan
Leslie Bertram as Patrice
Ethan Sierra as Brett
Elyssa Walker as Kendra
Reyna Abdool as Rikki
Maxximus Gonzalez as Malcom
Addie Haner as Lucy
Ke’ilani Colter as Molly
Jacob Morley as Eddie
Gianna Milazzo as Cassie
Stella Destefani as Charlotte
Brayden Dana as Archie
Breslin Bumgarner as Gracie
Yza Morley as Lilly
Stella Soelberg as Simon
Harper Purdy as Sara
Isla Friedman as Emma

🎂 13 THE MUSICAL
📆 May 22, 23, 29, 30, June 4, 5, & 6 @ 7:30pm & May 24 & 31 @ 2pm
🎟️ $25 General Admission; $20 Students/Seniors; $75 VIP Tables
🛜 www.esonline.org
📸

For teens. By teens. 1️⃣3️⃣.Tickets are now live for 13 THE MUSICAL! Head over to esonline.org to snag your seats to thi...
05/12/2026

For teens. By teens. 1️⃣3️⃣.

Tickets are now live for 13 THE MUSICAL! Head over to esonline.org to snag your seats to this hilarious, heartwarming, and little bit horrifying tale of what it means to be a teenager!

🎂 13 THE MUSICAL
📆 May 22, 23, 29, 30, June 4, 5, & 6 @ 7:30pm & May 24 & 31 @ 2pm
🎟️ $25 General Admission; $20 Students/Seniors; $75 VIP Tables
🛜 www.esonline.org

Our yearly elections are here once more and The Empty Space is looking for you!We are an active, working, volunteer Boar...
05/11/2026

Our yearly elections are here once more and The Empty Space is looking for you!

We are an active, working, volunteer Board with members from all areas of the arts, as well as many levels of the Bakersfield community. We are looking for 4-6 community members who believe in our mission and can help keep The Empty Space running daily and thriving well into our future.

With areas of interest ranging from Graphic Designer, Social Media Content Creator, Special Events Coordinator, Fundraising Director, Gallery Curator, and more we encourage all interested individuals to apply today!

Go to esonline.org/ourboard to learn more about the positions available and to apply.

Today’s the big day, it’s GIVE BIG KERN day! 🎉🩵🧡We need your help today, ! It’s time to show that Kern County is full o...
05/05/2026

Today’s the big day, it’s GIVE BIG KERN day! 🎉🩵🧡

We need your help today, ! It’s time to show that Kern County is full of generosity!

This year we're focusing our fundraising efforts on a full front of house restroom renovation. With plans to add more restroom space, better utilize storage, and help refocus our square-footage, we hope to make visits to our space as warm and welcoming as possible. This renovation could cost upwards of $50,000 including costs of an architect, permits, downtime, and supplies. We hope with your help to achieve a portion of that goal during GBK!

Share our story and tell your own on why supporting The Empty Space can help hundreds of local actors and technicians find their light! ✨

Visit www.givebigkern.org/organization/emptyspaceproductions to give big!

Address

5417 Woodmere Drive
Bakersfield, CA
93313

Opening Hours

Friday 7pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 7pm - 11:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16613277529

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